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RE/MAX Holdings Inc

RMAXNYSE

SectorReal Estate

IndustryReal Estate Services

Beta (adjusted)1.55

Intrinsic Value $11.04median of 1 methodbased on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $12.36Price as of 24 Aug 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 11% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $681.2M

Enterprise Value $1B

Shares Outstanding 55.1M diluted

Next Earnings Date5 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend14 Aug 2023

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. is currently in a transitional phase following its April 26, 2026, definitive agreement to merge with The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) to form 'Real REMAX Group'. The transaction values RE/MAX at approximately $880 million (or $13.80 per share), representing a significant premium over its pre-announcement trading levels. While RE/MAX's standalone operations continue to face cyclical headwinds in the U.S. housing market—evidenced by a 5.7% year-over-year decline in Q1 2026 revenue to $70.2 million and a widening GAAP net loss of $9.7 million—the investment thesis is now entirely anchored on the successful completion and execution of this mega-merger. The combined entity is expected to support over 180,000 agents globally and generate $2.3 billion in pro forma annual revenue, leveraging Real's modern, high-margin fintech/tech stack (such as ReZEN and Real Wallet) across RE/MAX's massive, asset-light global franchise network. Given that the stock is trading close to the implied acquisition value of $13.80 and the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, a 'Hold' recommendation is warranted as investors await regulatory approvals and the subsequent integration phase.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets2 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$9.00

Mean target$11.40

High · most bullish analyst$13.80

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

The merger faces regulatory hurdles, prolonged closing delays, or significant opposition from legacy franchisees, leading to elevated agent churn and brand dilution. Post-merger integration is plagued by cultural clashes between Real's tech-startup model and RE/MAX's 50-year-old traditional franchise system. Concurrently, persistent macroeconomic headwinds (high interest rates) and commission compression from the NAR settlement continue to erode organic transaction volumes, causing the stock to fall back toward its pre-announcement standalone valuation.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The merger with The Real Brokerage Inc. closes successfully in the second half of 2026. The combined 'Real REMAX Group' captures the projected $30 million in annual run-rate cost synergies by 2027, primarily through shared corporate services and technology efficiencies. Real's proprietary ReZEN platform and high-margin fintech services (such as Real Wallet) are successfully introduced to RE/MAX's global network of over 145,000 agents, driving incremental high-margin revenue streams and accelerating the path to GAAP profitability by 2027.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

The bull case centers on the strategic acquisition of RE/MAX by The Real Brokerage (REAX) for $13.80 per share in cash (or 5.15 shares of the combined entity), representing a significant premium over its historical trading price. Additionally, the company's digital marketing investments, such as the Marketing as a Service platform, are driving high engagement (3x more views, 6x more active users, and 5x more actions), while international agent growth continues to hit record highs.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Transformative merger with The Real Brokerage Inc. to create a global real estate powerhouse with over 180,000 agents and $2.3 billion in pro forma revenue.
Highly complementary combination of Real's modern, high-margin technology/fintech platform (ReZEN, Real Wallet) and RE/MAX's iconic, asset-light global franchise network.
Anticipated annual run-rate cost synergies of $30 million by 2027, driving approximately 100 basis points of margin expansion.
Strong support from key stakeholders, including RE/MAX co-founder and Chairman Dave Liniger, who controls approximately 38% of the voting power.

Key Investment Risks

Significant execution and integration risks associated with combining a fast-growing tech startup with a legacy 50-year-old franchise network.
Potential for elevated franchisee and agent churn if the integration of new technology platforms creates operational friction.
Ongoing industry-wide headwinds, including commission compression resulting from the NAR antitrust settlement.
Macroeconomic cyclicality, particularly the impact of sustained high interest rates on residential transaction volumes and mortgage originations.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Failure to obtain necessary shareholder, court, or regulatory approvals, leading to the termination of the merger agreement.
A material increase in agent attrition within the core U.S. and Canada RE/MAX network prior to or immediately following the merger close.
Inability to achieve the projected $30 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within the targeted 2027 timeframe.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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